Desert Star Community School vs Havasu Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 221 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Star Community School
Cornville · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
144 students
Havasu Preparatory Academy
Lake Havasu City · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
145 students
| Measure | Desert Star Community School Cornville, Arizona | Havasu Preparatory Academy Lake Havasu City, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #736 of 1,136 | #129 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #39318 of 50,301 | #8507 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 144 | 145 |
| Enrollment | 144 | 145 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 62% |
| city | Cornville | Lake Havasu City |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Havasu Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.1 vs 28.8).
- •Havasu Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (62% vs 22%).
- •Havasu Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 37%).
- •Desert Star Community School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.1).
- •Havasu Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 145 students compared with 144.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Desert Star Community School better than Havasu Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Havasu Preparatory Academy ranks higher (74.1 vs 28.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Desert Star Community School and Havasu Preparatory Academy?
About 221 km in a straight line, between Cornville and Lake Havasu City in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Star Community School: 144. Havasu Preparatory Academy: 145. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Star Community School and Havasu Preparatory Academy rank in Arizona?
Desert Star Community School is 736th of 1,136 and Havasu Preparatory Academy is 129th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).